Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 345

Matthew's expression softened, almost like a dad looking at his kid. "To me, you'll always be that little girl. But listen, being serious and stubborn is great for work, not so much for life." I knew why he said it, but people don't change overnight. We are who we are.

"Rea, sometimes not knowing everything brings a little happiness. You don't have to figure it all out, you know?" His words were soft, almost fatherly.

Seeing the worry in his eyes, and thinking about his illness, I nodded, even though deep down I still held onto my beliefs.

"Rea," Matthew said softly.

"Yeah?"

He shook his head. "It's nothing."

"No, it's something You've definitely got sc

back

ing on your mind," I pressed, sensing he was holding

Matthew chuckled. "Nothing gets past you, does it?"

I'll keep it locked up.

if it's something like... I don't know, a secret family?" Matthew nearly choked. "What nonsense

Nothing?" I tilted

said, shaking

best friend does, doesn't he? They say you're influenced by the

keep him in suspense for long. "I played with his

Thorsten's my friend doesn't mean

he'd gotten, I smiled. "Relax, I was just kidding. I

at the blank white wall, his voice low. "Rea, I've been meaning to tell you... my illness isn't

not here anymore, I want you

me you'll keep your head up and keep

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fear tightened around my chest. My eyes burned, and my throat felt like it was closing up. I gripped his arm tightly. "You're not going anywhere. You'll be fine. You have to be..." Matthew rested his hand gently on my head. He didn't say anything

just stayed there, my head resting on the side of his bed,

point, I drifted

Matthew was still asleep, and his jacket was draped over me. I carefully placed it back